San Francisco -- AppDirect, the San Francisco-based developer of a cloud service commerce platform that lets businesses find, buy and manage cloud services from a central location, said on Wednesday it has raised $140 million in a new round of funding, led by an investment fund advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Previous backers including Foundry Group, iNovia Capital, Mithril Capital Management, StarVest Partners and Stingray Digital also participated in the round, which increased the company's total funding to $245 million since its founding in 2009. "This new round of funding validates our vision and traction in the market, and will allow us to put cloud services in the hands of millions more businesses through local, trusted providers," said Daniel Saks. the company's president and co-CEO. AppDirect powers the largest network of cloud service marketplaces, reaching approximately a quarter of all small businesses through partners such as Comcast, Deutsche Telekom, Telstra, ADP and FICO. The company also now has more than 1 million paid business subscribers, and has doubled its headcount to more than 350 employees over the past year. http://www.appdirect.com/ http://info.appdirect.com/about/press/releases/appdirect-raises-140-million-to-power-the-global-cloud-service-economy _____________________________________________

o Mountain View-Based Pure Storage Prices IPO, Shares Fall Slightly

Mountain View, Calif. -- Shares of Mountain View-based Pure Storage were down slightly by midday Wednesday, hours after the developer of all-flash storage systems priced its initial public offering (IPO). The company is selling 25 million shares for $17 each -- the midpoint of its expected range -- with the offering expected to generate $425 million. Shares are now trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PSTG." Since launching its core FlashArray software in 2012, Pure Storage said it has seen its customer base grow to more than 1,100, with revenue jumping from $6.1 million for the year ending Jan. 31, 2013 to $174.5 million last year. The company, however, also recorded a net loss of $183.2 million last year.http://www.purestorage.com/ http://www.purestorage.com/company/news-and-events/press/sample-press-release-template11.html _____________________________________________

o Milpitas-Based Robin Systems Raises $15 Million, Names CEO

Milpitas, Calif. -- Robin Systems, a Milpitas-based developer of IT infrastructure software designed to improve the performance of modern data applications, said it has raised $15 million in a new round of funding and named Premal Buch as its CEO. A subsidiary of USAA and DN Capital co-led the round, which also included participation from Hasso Plattner Ventures and previous backers. The company, which now has raised $22 million since its inception, said it will use the latest funds to further develop its technology. Buch joins Robin from Altera, where he served as the vice president of software engineering. He previously spent 15 years with Magma Design Automation, where he eventually served as general manager of the company's largest business unit. In addition, the company also recently has hired Cheng Tang as its vice president of engineering, Sushil Kumar as its chief marketing officer (CMO) and Amir Assar as its vice president of sales. Robin Systems uses a combination of containers, Flash and storage virtualization technology to help clients reduce hardware and operating costs, boost application performance and improve business agility. http://www.robinsystems.com http://robinsystems.com/news/releases/2015-10-06-robin-systems-closes-funding-round-bringing-total-investment-to-22-million-names-key-executives.php _____________________________________________

o San Francisco-Based Cloverpop Raises $1.8 Million in Seed Funding

San Francisco -- Cloverpop, the San Francisco-based developer of an online behavioral economics tool designed to help clients speed business decisions, said it has landed $1.8 million in seed funding from True Ventures, TDF Ventures and private investors. The technology is designed to guide managers and teams through a collaborative process that applies best practices to each business decision. "We are excited to get our preview in the hands of managers and their teams," said founder and CEO Erik Larson. "Decision making is the bread and butter of business, and together we can make it a lot easier, and far more effective."http://www.cloverpop.com https://www.pehub.com/2015/10/cloverpop-nabs-1-8-mln-seed/ _____________________________________________

o Shareholders of San Jose-Based Altera Approve Acquisition by Intel

San Jose, Calif. -- Moving a step closer to completing a deal first announced in June, San Jose-based Altera, a developer of programmable chips , said that its shareholders have approved the company's planned takeover by Santa Clara-based chipmaker Intel. Intel will pay $54 a share in cash under the deal, which is valued at $16.7 billion. The acquisition, which is still subject to regulatory review and other conditions, will give Intel field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology that the company said will lead to new products in the data center and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. Altera will operate as a unit of Intel, which will continue support and development of the company's ARM-based and power management product lines.http://www.intel.comhttp://www.altera.com http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/altera-stockholders-approve-merger-with-intel-300155330.html _____________________________________________

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Campaigns & Marketing Summit - Nov. 13 - National Press Club - DC

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(Redwood City, Calif.) Redwood City-based Equinix, an owner and operator of data centers, said on Wednesday it will open a new data center in Dallas later this year. The new facility, called DA7, will support growing demand for interconnection in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, one of the company's most network-dense locations. http://www.equinix.com/newsroom/press-releases/pr/?prId=123407

(Mountain View, Calif.) Mountain View-based Coupons.com, a provider of online coupons and promotions, said it has changed its corporate name to Quotient Technology. The company, which will retain Coupons.com as a consumer brand, said the new name better reflects the breadth of its offerings. Its stock will begin trading under the ticker symbol "QUOT" later this month. Since launching in 1998, the company also has been known as StoreCoupon.com and ValuePass. http://www.coupons.com/corporate/coupons-com-incorporated-changes-corporate-name-to-quotient/

The City of Oakland, California is conducting a national search for the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO is an at-will management-level position reporting to the City Administrator with day-to-day reporting to an Assistant City Administrator. This position serves as the City’s key technology advisor as well as hands-on manager for the IT Department. The CIO will work closely with the City Administrator’s Office and the Executive Team to ensure a forward-thinking and strategic approach to technology in support of all municipal business units. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a unique combination of leadership, people skills, and technical expertise. Requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 10-years of experience in information management including 5-years of management experience. Salary range up to $187,779 with excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement. Detailed brochure available at http://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/oakland_cio.html or upon request! Confidential inquiries encouraged to Heather Renschler at (916) 630-4900. Send cover letter, resume, and current compensation to apply@ralphandersen.com by November 9, 2015._____________________________________________

This vibrant community, known as "Surf City," represents an ideal location for a visionary with exceptional collaborative leadership skills to contribute as a key member of the City’s management team as the new Chief Information Officer overseeing the Information Services Department (30 FTEs; $6.8M budget). Top candidates will have a team-oriented style with a commitment to results in promoting short- and long-term value of technological innovation. The CIO must possess a deep understanding of information technology services and emerging trends within the field related to public-sector service delivery. Ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s and 5 years of information technology experience at the department director or deputy director equivalent level. A Master's degree is preferred. Salary is up to $188,552 with an excellent benefit package2015. Interested candidates should submit a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and current salary information via email to apply@ralphandersen.com Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Heather Renschler at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at http://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/huntington_beach_cio.html. Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 26._____________________________________________

Reporting to the Administrative Services Director, this exempt position oversees a small staff of 3 employees. As the leader of the Division, the IT Manager provides day-to-day management and supervision for the City’s technology and telecommunications. In addition, the IT Manager may serve in a temporary appointment as the acting department head in the absence of the Administrative Services Director. San Carlos seeks an experienced IT manager with excellent communication and diplomacy, a strong belief in IT as a business enabler and experience with budgets and project management. Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of professional IT experience; 3 years of this experience must have been at the administrative, supervisory, or management level Salary range is $120,948 to $147,000 DOQ. Brochure available at http://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/san_carlos_information_technology_manager.html Confidential inquiries to Greg Nelson at (916) 630-4900. To apply send cover letter, resume, and supporting materials to apply@ralphandersen.com prior to Friday, October 16, 2015. _____________________________________________ > Chief Technology Officer - Douglas County, NV

The Chief Technology Officer is an exempt position that is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all elements of the County's technology services functions that includes Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems, and Communications. A Bachelor's degree is desired, as is five years of IT management experience within the last eight years. Salary $79,830 - $119,766 DOQ, including excellent benefit package. Interested candidates should email a compelling cover letter and a comprehensive resume to apply@ralphandersen.com by Monday, October 12, 2015. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Greg Nelson at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at http://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/douglas_county_chief_technology_officer.html_____________________________________________

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